RALExILA: Strengthening Adult Education in Europe through Innovative National Registries

On Wednesday, 6 August 2025, the second pilot event of the RALExILA project – National Adult Learning Registries to Support the Development of Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) – was successfully held at the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth.

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, the initiative focuses on enhancing adult education systems across Europe through the creation of comprehensive National Adult Learning Registries and the promotion of Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs). The pilot meeting marked a crucial step towards refining the model developed within the RALExILA project to better suit the Cypriot context.

The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, including the Office of European and International Affairs, Lifelong Learning and Adult Education (IDEP), the Directorate of Primary Education, and Training Centres. Participants engaged in an interactive agenda that included:

• A presentation of the current landscape of adult learning registries and ILAs across Europe
• An introduction to the RALExILA model
• Discussions on challenges, stakeholder needs, quality assurance mechanisms, and system governance
• Exchange of user experiences and ideas for improving the relevance, accessibility, and usability of the system

Through their contributions, participants provided valuable recommendations and feedback on the RALExILA model, as well as for the finalisation of the forthcoming Handbook on National Adult Learning Registries.

The event concluded with a reflection session, reinforcing the commitment of all stakeholders to strengthening adult education infrastructures at the European level.

This initiative is aligned with the priorities of the European Agenda for Adult Learning 2024–2025, as well as the upcoming follow-up project for the 2026–2027 period. It also reflects the broader philosophy of the National Strategy for Lifelong Learning, aiming to increase adult participation in lifelong learning through appropriate mechanisms and relevant initiatives.

For more information about the project, please visit: https://ralexila.eu/